Been 20 years since writer Brian Michael Bendis asked a rather obvious question to the then powers-that-be at Marvel, "Why aren't your 2 most popular characters on your flagship team book!?" Naturally, there was resistance. From editors, other creators and fans. Usually with statements such as they were "loners." Or - in Wolverine's case- was an X-Man.
But it worked.
I don't typically keep track of sales but I believe right now Avengers isn't exactly a top seller.
So, that's what brings me to the question and title of the post- "Does the Avengers comic book need to have Spider-Man and Wolverine on the team again!?"
And if not them- who? Which 2 characters now would help the team book? Wolverine and Deadpool? The latter has also been an Avenger but not when his popularity was this high with a mainstream audience and not just comic book readers.
IF you did have them, who else would be on the team?